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HASLER
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HJ500 Inkjet Printer
An ISO 9001 Quality System
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  • Page 1 Operating Guide Mailing Systems HASLER And Solutions ® America’s better choice HJ500 Inkjet Printer An ISO 9001 Quality System Certified company...
  • Page 2 Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________ Dealer Phone ____________________ Hasler®, Inc. 19 Forest Parkway Shelton, CT 06484-6140 TEL 800/793-0180 203/926-1087 FAX 203/929-6084 E-Mail info@haslerinc.com Web: http://www.haslerinc.com...
  • Page 3 If you liked this manual ..tell us! If you did not like this manual ..tell us! We at Hasler®, Inc. would like to hear your comments about this manual. Fill out the following form and mail to: Jim Koonz or FAX to: Jim Koonz P.O.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards. To the best of our knowledge, that information is accurate in all respects. However, neither Hasler Inc. nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 – Getting Acquainted The HaslerJet 500 The Control Panel Section 2 – Installing the HaslerJet 500 Choose a Location Connecting the HaslerJet 500 Installing the Inkjet Cartridges Setting up the Feed Installing the Software on the Computer Section 3 –...
  • Page 8 Notes...

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Getting Acquainted

    Section 1 – Getting Acquainted HASLERJET 500 The HaslerJet 500 is a high-speed printing and addressing systems that can print addresses, bar codes, return addresses, bitmapped graphics, and special messages using TrueType scaleable fonts simultaneously on up to 20,000 postcard (3.5 X 5.5 inch) mail pieces per hour. CONTROL PANEL –...
  • Page 10 PRINT HEAD COVER – Shown open for illustration purposes, but should be in the closed position for running. PARALLEL PORT – The printer cable from your computer should be connected here. MEDIA TRANSPORT BELTS – The media is transported under the printheads on these belts. PRINTHEAD CARRIAGE –...

  • Page 11: The Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL ON LINE key – The indicator on this key lights when data is sent to the HASLERJET 500 and they are ready to begin printing. This key also turns the printer off line so that the menu mode can be accessed.. key –...
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  • Page 13: Section 2 - Installing The Haslerjet 500

    Section 2 – Installing the HaslerJet 500 To install the HaslerJet 500 printer the following must be done: ? ? Choose a location for the HaslerJet 500 Printer ? ? Plug in the printer and connect it to the computer ? ? Install the Inkjet Cartridges ? ? Set up the feed on the printer ? ? Install the HaslerJet 500 software on the computer...

  • Page 14: Installing The Inkjet Cartridges

    Install the Inkjet Cartridges The HaslerJet 500 can be configured with up to 5 inkjet cartridges. The cartridges are installed as follows: ? ?Remove the inkjet cartridge from its packaging, taking care not to touch the copper contacts, the metal plate, or the gold printhead. Remove the protective tape from the printhead.

  • Page 15: Installing The Software On The Computer

    Adjust the side guides to within 1/32-inch of the media and set the back guide so that the media is raised approximately 1/2-inch and rests on the curve of the back guide. When running 10 inch or longer or heavy media you may have to set the back guide so that it just touches the back of the media.
  • Page 16 Install the CD in the computer. The CD should start automatically. If it does not click on the Start button, then select Run. Type “D:\Setup.exe” (where D is the CD drive) and then click OK. The software Setup Menu will appear on your screen. It contains five options: Install Printer Software Read the Manuals Browse this CD...

  • Page 17: Section 3 - Quick Start

    Section 3 – Quick Start Create a Layout Click on the . The “Layout Editor – Select Database” window will open. Click OK. The “Select Database” window will open, select the location of your database on your hard drive. In the Files of type box select the type of database, then select the database you wish to use and click Open.

  • Page 18: Print The Job

    Print the Job IMPORTANT: Make sure it is connected to the computer and that the printer is turned ON before beginning. Click on the . The “Control Panel” window will open. Click on the Load a new job button [1] and the “Control Panel –...

  • Page 19: Section 4 - Printer Operation

    Section 4 – Printer Operation Running a Job Setting up the Feeder The following steps will assist you in setting the feeder portion of the HaslerJet 500: Release the separator-locking lever located on the operator’s side of the feeder and raise the separators to the up and locked position.

  • Page 20: Printer Control Panel

    Starting Up the HaslerJet 500 If the HaslerJet 500 has been sitting idle for a period of time, It is a good idea to Purge the printheads before beginning to run a job. This can be done from the HaslerJet 500 LCD Display Panel. Press MENU, then ON LINE to put the HaslerJet 500 in the menu mode.
  • Page 21 Pressing the TEST PRINT key momentarily places the printer in the test print mode. The word “Working “appears in the lower half of the display and after a short period of time the display changes to “Enter to feed”. Pressing the ENTER key will start the printing process and print the test print. To stop the feeding press, ENTER again.

  • Page 22: Printer Control Panel Messages

    SETUP MENU Pressing and holding the MENU key for a few seconds until the “Setup Menu” appears will allow you to enter a second set of menus available in the display. You can step through these items with the “+” or “-“ key.

  • Page 23: Databases

    DO NOT use paper- clipped pieces in the HaslerJet 500. These methods of binding the mail piece will damage the printheads, affect print quality, and may seriously damage your printer. The Hasler Warranty Policy will not cover components damaged through improper use.
  • Page 24 Notes...

  • Page 25: Section 5 - Maintenance

    Section 5 – Maintenance This section discussed how to care for the inkjet cartridges, clear paper jams, replace sheet separators, and perform routine operator maintenance to the HaslerJet 500 Printer. The Inkjet Cartridge The HaslerJet 500 inkjet cartridges must be replaced when out of ink, when print quality is poor, or when purging and cleaning have not helped the image quality.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Printhead

    Short-term Storage Leave the cartridge in the HaslerJet 500 for short periods of time, 1 day or less. The next time that the HaslerJet 500 is used, the printhead may have to be cleaned and purged Long-term Storage Keep the printhead in an area that is relatively free of dust and paper particles that is not too dry Place the cartridges in a Tupperware container with a damp sponge or towel to maintain humidity and prevent the printhead from drying out.

  • Page 27: Jams In The Haslerjet 500 Printer

    Operation, under "Running a Job; Purge the Printheads". If this does not solve the problem then proceed as follows: Wipe the printhead with a wet cloth as described in "Cleaning the Printhead" above. Perform the Purge routine from the HaslerJet 500 Printer LCD Display panel. Wipe the printhead again with a moist cloth.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Feed Rollers

    Replacing the Feed Rollers To replace the feed rollers on the HaslerJet printer follow the steps below: Before removing the feed roller access plate, unplug the power to the printer. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws from the feed roller access plate.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Cleaning The HaslerJet 500 WARNING THE HASLERJET 500 PRINTER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF S ERVICE. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER SOURCE! The HaslerJet 500 must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate within the printer and on the transport.
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  • Page 31: Section 6 - Trouble Shooting Guide

    Section 6 – Trouble Shooting Guide The following trouble shooting guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the HaslerJet 500 Printer or its software. We have tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that the system is setup properly, plugged in, that it has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to trouble shoot any problem.

  • Page 32: Inkjet Cartridges

    HaslerJet 500 Printer CONDITION PROBLEM SOLUTION Extra lines; losing data Database problem Check data in database program Improper output (address Wrong interface settings Check software or data base on PC. information out of order, mis- Static electricity Close control panel software, the feeding, etc.) turn Printer of and on.

  • Page 33: Appendices

    HJ500 Appendices APPENDIX A – HJ500 Specifications The information (electrical and physical dimensions, etc.) on the HJ500 is presented here for your reference. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Print Quality High Quality 600 x 600 dpi (Dots Per Inch)

  • Page 34: Computer Requirements

    Computer Requirements An IBM or Compatible Pentium 100 Megahertz PC or better. Windows 95, 98, 2000 , NT, ME, or XP installed. A minimum of 10 Megabytes of free hard disk space. At least 16 Megabytes of RAM. (32 Megabytes for Windows 2000 and NT) A 2X CD ROM or better.

  • Page 35: Supplies And Optional Hardware

    APPENDIX B - Supplies and Optional Hardware The following supply items and optional hardware are available from your Hasler Distributor: Supplies Black Inkjet Cartridge HP 51645A Fast Drying Black Inkjet Cartridge HP 6195A Yellow Inkjet Cartridge HPC6173A Red Inkjet Cartridge...
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  • Page 37: Index

    Index - key installing inkjet cartridges + key installing, BIOS installing, software adjust, separators jams 19, 22 job save barcode inserting job, monitoring batch counter job, printing BIOS installation Layout Editor cartridge, installation Layouts circuit breaker, motor load job cleaning inkjet cartridges long media cleaning media sensor cleaning printer...
  • Page 38 Printer Online setup feed printer settings Setup Menu printer trouble shooting sheet separator 1, 7, 19 printer, cleaning side guides 1, 7 printer, connecting software installation printer, startup specifications printhead cleaning startup printer printhead trouble shooting storing inkjet cartridges Printing supplies printing 10, 12...
  • Page 40 Form #51016 06/2004...

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